The Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti saw his second string team beaten on penalties by Blackburn last night, and was not too disappointed considering that they had to play the last 20 minutes with ten men.
The other clubs in the Premiership are hoping that Chelsea will be seriously affected in January when the African Nations Cup is being staged, but if you look at the facts it would seem to be wishful thinking.
Chelsea have been given a boost after their mini injury crisis, with the news that Ashley Cole has come through a rigorous training session yesterday, and his exceptionally quick recovery from a fractured tibia means he will be fit to face Arsenal at the Emirates the weekend after next, and may even play a part against Wolves on Saturday.
Another start for Kalou
Ferreira's first start this year.
Kalou - happy to be scoring again
The Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is really happy that Salomon Kalou and Alex have both signed new contracts with Chelsea this week, and wants Joey to do the same now.
The Times reports that Chelsea and Salomon Kalou have come to an agreement on a new contract.
I’ve just found this article from extrafootie today which claims that Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho are making overtures to the Chelsea striker Salomon Kalou, who is in the last year of his contract.
The Evening Standard was forced to print a grovelling apology to John Terry and Chelsea football club over the slanderous article they printed earlier this month about Salomon Kalou’s birthday party.
